Bacolod
Philippines
Bacolod is projected to face significant climate hazards that threaten its environmental and public health. The city will experience an increase in heavy rainfall events, leading to a heightened risk of flooding, soil erosion, and disruption of local ecosystems. Concurrently, it will encounter prolonged drought conditions, which may strain water resources and adversely affect agriculture. Moreover, Bacolod is expected to see elevated risks associated with arbovirus transmission, increasing the likelihood of diseases such as dengue fever. Additionally, the region will face an increased malaria risk due to rising temperatures and shifting ecosystems that favor mosquito breeding. These intertwined climate challenges highlight Bacolod's vulnerabilities, necessitating attention and action to manage their prospective impacts on the community and local environment effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bacolod's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Bacolod may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 18 m elevation, Bacolod faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bacolod ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Bacolod's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Bacolod's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bacolod faces high exposure to heatwave, elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain, max rain. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Bacolod.
No solutions have been documented for Bacolod.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Bacolod's resilience portfolio
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UAV LiDAR and Photogrammetry for Flood Modeling Digital Terrain Models
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LiDAR UAV Surveying for Flood Modeling and River Basin Mapping
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Integrated Flood Forecasting and Modeling System for River Basins
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Msimbazi River Water Level and Conductivity Monitoring System
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Msimbazi River Water Level and Conductivity Monitoring System
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